Djugerari Remote Community School (5098)

School Overview



Djugerari Remote Community School is located 110km south east of Fitzroy Crossing. Nestled in amongst the stunning red hills of the St George Ranges, our school is an integral part of the community.

Our vision is to provide a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of each individual. Students have the capabilities to contribute to community, are proud of their culture and strive to reach their full academic potential.

We are an active member of the Kimberley Schools Project and our staff are extemsively trained in and deliver targeted learning in Literacy and Maths. We can demonstrate significant progress in the learning skills of the students who attend regularly. In 2020 we have implemented the Two Way Science curriculum developed by CSIRO in conjenction with the rangers. This successfully links science with traditional cultural activities and knowledge.

Enrolments fluctuate between seven and 18 students and due to the community's remote location, the school experiences high levels of student transiency. The school offers education from Kindergarten to Year 6, where the West Australian Curriculum is used to plan, assess and report on student learning. Our classroom structure allows for highly targeted and developmentally appropriate teaching, with a lower primary class (Kindergarten to Year 2) and an upper primary class (Year 3 to 6). All students speak Australian Kriol as their first language, Walmajarri as their traditional language and Standard Australian English as an additional language. Our enrolment is 100% aboriginal.

Although Djugerari Remote Community School is small, the facilities are contemporary and well maintained. The two classrooms have interactive whiteboards, Wi-Fi, 1:1 iPad ratio, sound field systems and new furniture that supports flexible classroom structures. There is also a library, an additional classroom that has been converted into a kitchen and Kindilink Room, an undercover basketball court and an office that has a Cell-Fi device enabling 3G mobile coverage within the school.

There are 16 houses in Djugerari Community and everyone is required to travel to Fitzroy Crossing to access a range of facilities and services as there are no shops, mail or banks available in the community. However, the Royal Flying Doctors and Kingdom Aviation visit regularly to provide medical and pastoral support. We have a friendly collaborative community and the children are characterised by their friendly welcome for visitors to the school.

T: 9981 4460
E: Djugerari.RCS@education.wa.edu.au